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Grad/Prof Table Talk
The Table Talk pilot is a proud inaugural recipient of the Heaton-Blackshear Innovation Grant. *Click here to apply for Table Talk for the Spring 2024 semester.…
Giving Tuesday: 5 Ways Your Gift Makes a Difference
At Duke, our Division of Student Affairs helps operate every area of campus life outside the classroom — including dining, student health and wellness, our…
Blue Devil Market Expands Healthy Options on Campus
When the Blue Devil Market opened at Duke one afternoon in October, Jill Solomon felt a cautious optimism. “I expected a good turnout, but I…
DukeGroups Event Feed
Naomie & Austin’s Freshman Small Group
December 5, 2023
7:30pm — 9:00pm
A time dedicated for first years to study the Bible, ask faith questions, and bond with other members.
RUF Large Group
December 5, 2023
8:00pm — 9:15pm
Large Group is a service of worship in the Christian tradition. There will be singing of songs from the Christian tradition and a short talk…
WiT Weekly Meetings
December 5, 2023
8:00pm — 9:00pm
Weekly exec meetings for Women in Tech
Duke Cyber Policy Track Meeting
December 5, 2023
8:00pm — 9:00pm
Weekly workshops and meetings to prepare teams for the Atlantic Council’s Cyber 9/12 Challenge
JSU Night Out
December 5, 2023
8:00pm — 10:00pm
If you are 21+, come join JSU for a night out at Bull City Ciderworks! Hang out with friends and celebrate the end of the…
Fajr Breakfast Club
December 6, 2023
6:15am — 7:00am
Pray Fajr together at the CML on West Campus. The CML will provide breakfast on Wednesdays! Need a ride? Join the Fajr Breakfast Club Whatsapp…
dPS Fellows StudentU Volunteering
December 6, 2023
9:00am — 10:00pm
dPS Fellows conducting weekly volunteering with StudentU tutoring and gardening.
Society of Duke Fellows – December Research Lunch
December 6, 2023
12:30pm — 1:30pm
This SDF event is a one-hour research lunch, where graduate students can learn more about other PhD student research in a general-audience setting. Lunch is…
Knitting in the Student Wellness Center Oasis
December 6, 2023
1:00pm — 1:00pm
Created by one of our Wellness Interns, this wellness experience gives you a chance to become a part of an inclusive community while learning or…
Reconnecting After Trust has been Tested: Techniques for Effective Communication and Relationship Building
December 6, 2023
1:00pm — 2:00pm
Something feeling off between you and a friend or colleague? Misunderstandings keep popping up during conversations with your advisor/advisee? Join this session to learn how…
SHAPE GBM
December 6, 2023
1:00pm — 1:00pm
This is SHAPEs general body meeting time! Come change the culture at Duke with us!
Hot Chocolate & Affirmations
December 6, 2023
1:00pm — 4:00pm
Join Duke Alphas for Hot Chocolate & Affirmations on BC Plaza!
We’re so glad you’re here.
The Division of Student Affairs is critically engaged in supporting the holistic engagement and personal growth of all students who attend Duke. The Division collaborates with student leaders, faculty, families, community members and many others in the delivery of key services.
Our programs and services are designed to support holistic wellbeing, foster an inclusive and dynamic community, and complement Duke's commitment to academic excellence.
Welcome from the VP
The Division of Student Affairs supports over 16,000 Duke undergraduate, graduate and professional students and engages tens of thousands of visitors, families, and members of the Duke community every year. Our team includes more than 800 dining staff, 200 housekeepers, 100 clinicians and care providers, and scores of student development specialists, event coordinators, residential coordinators, career advisers and operations experts. We partner with student leaders and faculty on the Durham and Beaufort campuses throughout the calendar year.
Our primary job is to ensure Duke students have the resources and support they need to arrive at their classes and laboratories ready to engage in critical thinking and learning each day. We also help Blue Devils gain skills and insight about themselves and the world - and we take great pride in helping future leaders tackle obstacles, flourish, and make the most of their Duke experience. Through a wide range of programs and offices– from undergraduate new student and family programs to career advising, from venue management and the box office to QuadEx, student leader advising, and student-programs and initiatives in our Identity and Cultural Centers, we love being a part of our students’ individual journeys and fostering excellence across Duke.
We’re glad you’re here!
Yours,
Mary Pat McMahon
Vice Provost and Vice President of Student Affairs